Prof. Dave Tindall to attend COP28 with UBC delegation in November
A delegation of 10 UBC students, faculty and staff will attend the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Discover how Dr. Katherine Lyon applies an experiential learning activity in her Global Pandemics course
Professor Katherine Lyon applies an experiential learning activity in her Global Pandemics course by having teams of students interview non-profit organizations that work with disaster-affected groups.
Op-ed: Prof. Tony Silva writes about the meaning behind the term “daddy”
Professor Tony Silva writes about the internet term “daddy”, which is used to refer to older men outside of a parental context.
Guns versus climate: Prof. Andrew Jorgenson on his latest publication examining how militarization affects carbon emissions
Professor Andrew Jorgenson’s latest journal article, “Guns versus Climate: How Militarization Amplifies the Effect of Economic Growth on Carbon Emissions” was published in the American Sociological Review earlier this year in May.
UBC Sociology Asst. Prof. Amanda Cheong speaks at the Museum of Vancouver’s “Making Space” event
In May, UBC’s Public Humanities Hub partnered with the Museum of Vancouver and Heritage Vancouver Society to co-host the public event, “Making Space: Asian Heritage Month.”
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Profs. Katherine Lyon and Tony Silva recognized by Canadian Sociological Association
Prof. Katherine Lyon received Lorne Tepperman Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award and Tony Silva was recognized with the Early Investigator Award by the Canadian Sociological Association.
Celebrating Prof. Becki Ross’ contributions to UBC Sociology and GRSJ
Dr. Becki Ross has worked at the University of British Columbia for almost 30 years in the Departments of Sociology and GRSJ. Becki’s public sociology has focused on her long-standing commitment to honouring the lives and stories of sex workers through engagement in community dialogue around protecting the rights and dignity of this group.
Celebrating Professor Gillian Creese’s career and retirement
UBC Sociology celebrates the retirement of Dr. Gillian Creese, who has been a member of our UBC community and the departments of Sociology and GRSJ for over 35 years.
CIEDAR and UBC Health co-present “Hearing Indigenous Voices During the COVID-19 Pandemic” dialogue session
CIEDAR & UBC Health co-presented, “Hearing Indigenous Voices During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” last week with UBC Sociology Professor Kimberly Huyser organizing the event. The hybrid dialogue sessions discussed lessons learned about conducting research and Indigenous resilience during the pandemic with researchers based in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand.